Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban
Gibela Backpackers Lodge is conveniently located in the hip, residential area of Morningside. Gibela is within walking distance to the centre of Durban’s entertainment life, Florida Road, where there are restaurants, cocktail bars, clubs and coffee shops galore (check-out our what’s hot list).
Only a few steps from Gibela’s front gate is a grocery store, auto-teller and post office. Guests can walk to the Botanical Gardens, Golden Mile Beaches, currency exchange and famous brand surf-gear factory shops. We are on both inner city transport networks, which link you to the museums, cinemas, Indian Market and Juma Mosque, in less than a 10-minute bus ride from the hostel.
Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban, South Africa
Gibela has 4 twin rooms, 2 x 4 bed dorms and 2 x 6 bed dorms. There are four bathrooms in the hostel consisting of 6 showers and 5 toilets. Our rooms are neat and well equipped with comfortable beds, ceiling fans and ample pack space.
Durban is a special place. We at Gibela want to help to share the experience of our city’s mixed cultural heritage and make sure your stay in our “Kingdom” is an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban
GRADED AS A 4 STAR BACKPACKER LODGE
Reception hours – 07H00 till 21H00
R100 service charge for arrivals after 21H00
We have no curfew.
Minimum 2 night stay.
NO children under 12 years.
To reconfirm your booking we might contact you for your 3-digit credit card code.
100% NON SMOKING ESTABLISHMENT
Communications:
- Internet Access
- Web Access in Lobby
- Card Phones
Sport & Leisure:
- Common Room
- Outdoor Terraced Area
- Library
In Room Facilities:
- Reading Light
- Ceiling Fan
- Linen Included
Food & Drink:
- Breakfast
- Included
- Guest Kitchen
- Bar
General:
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Bicycle Parking
- Currency Exchange
- Towels Hire
- Hairdryer for Hire
- Luggage Storage
- Tours Desk
ADDRESS
Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban
119 Ninth Avenue
Durban, South Africa
Gibela Backpackers Lodge in Durban
DIRECTIONS
From the airport / South Coast / Wild Coast
Follow the signs direction Durban and N2 North.
Keep left direction Stanger, North Coast, Pietermaritzburg, N2 North
+/- 10 km at big intersection follow signs to Durban City
As you enter Durban keep in the middle lane.
Take the Ridge Road / Tollgate / Berea off ramp. (Semi-circle bridge)
Cross over Ridge Road and continue direction of the city, keep in left lane � this is Berea Road North.
Continue over Musgrave Road and turn left into Botanic Gardens Road.
Pass The Botanical Gardens, now called Cowey Road.
Pass Bread Ahead Bakery & Woolworths Food store.
Cross over Marriot Road and at the next traffic light turn right down Clarence Road. Second left is 9th Avenue.
We are on the left – no 119 Ninth Avenue (Silver steel car gates)
From Pietermaritzburg / Drakensberg
You will be traveling along the N3.
As you enter Durban keep in the second left lane.
Take the Ridge Road / Tollgate / Berea off ramp.
Cross over Ridge Road and continue direction of the city, keep in middle lane – this is Berea Road North.
Continue over Musgrave Road and turn left into Botanic
Gardens Road at The Institute of Technology.
Pass The Botanical Gardens, now called Cowey Road.
Pass Bread Ahead Bakery & Woolworths Food store.
Cross over Marriot Road and at the next traffic light turn right down Clarence Road.
Second left is Ninth Avenue.
We are on the left – no 119 Ninth Avenue (Big metal car gates)
From North Coast / Zululand
You will be traveling along the N2.
+/- 35 km north of Durban take the Ballito off ramp.
Turn left, around two traffic circles and at traffic light right – direction Durban / Umhlanga.
Continue till you enter Durban, on the right ABSA Rugby Stadium.
Keep in the right lane, at first intersection turn right into Argyle Road.
Continue up Argyle Road, cross over Umgeni & Windermere Road.
Cross over Avondale (traffic light) next left is Ninth Avenue.
We are on the right – no 119 Ninth Avenue (Big metal car gates)
100% NO SMOKING LODGE
CHECK-IN BEFORE 21H00 – late night check in charge applicable R 100-00
Minimum 2 night stay.
To reconfirm your booking you will be contacted for your 3-digit CVC credit card code.
All changes and cancellations to bookings MUST be made by e-mail.
Full payment will be taken for full duration as per booking made if cancelled within 7 days of arrival.
